Arbutus unedo

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Common Name —— strawberry tree
Family —————— Ericaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7
Form ——————— shrub
Height/Spread ——– 3 – 5 m / 4 – 5 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun
Leaves —————— evergreen; simple; alternate; serrated margin; leaves held for 2 – 3 yrs
Flower —————— showy; urn-shaped; white
Fruit ——————— strawberry-like red; eatable
Limitation ————- prone to aphids and arbutus leaf spot
Use ———————– in coastal patio; containers
ID ————————- distinct fruit and flower

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